Level 1 Plumbing Studies: Unit 101

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Worksheet 1: The Different Trades

Match the task to the correct tradesperson.

Wiring for a light / Broken power socket
Electrician
They handle all electrical installations and repairs including lights and sockets.
Hot water system / Central heating / Bathroom suite
Plumber
Plumbers manage water, gas, heating, and sanitation systems.
Hanging doors / Fitting skirting / New rafters
Carpenter
Carpenters work with timber for both structural and finishing work.
Building a brick wall / Stonework
Bricklayer
Masonry and brick/block work is their bread and butter.
Plastering internal wall / Artexing / Dry lining
Plasterer
They create smooth finishes on walls and ceilings.

Worksheet 2: Hazards (15 Questions)

Worksheet 3: Organisations & Fill in the Blanks

1. Match the company size:

Large Company (250+), Medium (50-249), Small (1-49).

SME Definitions
Small: 1-49 employees. Medium: 50-249. Large: 250+.
2. Specialisms (Fill in the blanks):
a) Electrician spec:
b) Signs main contract:
c) Carpenter spec:
d) Signs with main contractor:
e) Under-floor heating spec:
f) Bricklayer spec:
g) Gas registration:
h) Industrial pipe material:
i) PPM expert:
Answers:
a) Alarm installations | b) Main Contractor | c) Staircase installation | d) Specific part (Sub-contractor) | e) Plumber | f) Archways | g) Gas Safe | h) Low-carbon steel | i) Maintenance Engineer
These are common career paths and industry roles.

Worksheet 4: Job Roles (Management)

"Appointed by architect, ensures construction matches drawings."
Clerk of Works
"Breaks down Bill of Quantities into unit parts/costs."
Estimator
"The designer and leader of the management team."
Architect
"Sources all materials and obtains quotations."
Buyer
"Specialist engineer calculating loads and wind forces."
Structural Engineer
"Responsible for running the site (Site Agent)."
Site Manager

Worksheet 5a: Industry Bodies (Initials & Webs)

1. What do these stand for?

APHC:
ECA:
JIB:
IET:
APHC: Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors
ECA: Electrical Contractors' Association
JIB: Joint Industry Board
IET: Institution of Engineering and Technology

Worksheet 5b: Industry Bodies (Responsibility)

1. Five things the JIB is responsible for:
JIB Responsibilities: Grading of operatives, welfare benefits, apprentice registration, employment standards, dispute resolution.
2. Who handles Electrical Wiring Regulations?
IET (The Institution of Engineering and Technology)
5. Two things the Water Authority is responsible for:
Water Authority: Supplying wholesome water, waste water removal, enforcement of Water Regs.
7. Who offers professional advice to plumbers?
CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering)

Worksheet 6: Rights & Responsibilities

1. Items that SHOULD be in a contract of employment:
Standard Contract: Name, Address, Pay, Holidays, Notice Period, Hours. (Age and Medical History are NOT usually standard in the main contract document).
2. Types of discrimination legislated against:
Protected Characteristics: Gender, Skin Colour, Religious Beliefs, Age, Sexual Orientation. (Accent, Height, and Hair colour are not legally 'protected' in the same way).

Worksheet 7: Opportunities & Training

1. Electrician Qualification Path:

Level 1 -> Level 2 -> Level 3 -> NVQ 3 -> AM2 Assessment.

Fully Qualified: Level 3 NVQ + AM2 is usually the standard.
5. Proof of site competency card?
CSCS Card (or ECS for Electricians)
6. Five 'Competent Person' schemes:
Schemes: Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT, HETAS, OFTEC.

Revision Part 1: Final Knowledge Check

Business Types: Describe them.
Sole Trader:
Partnership:
Main Contractor:
Sub-contractor:
Sole Trader: One person owns/runs. Partnership: 2+ owners. Main Contractor: Hired by client for whole job. Sub-contractor: Specialist hired by main contractor.

Revision Part 2: Employment Laws & Final Bits

1. Explain these:
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Sick Leave / SSP
Family/Health Leave: Rights to time off for new parents and statutory pay when unable to work due to illness.
2. Time Limits:
Redundancy notice (<2 yrs):
Min full-time holiday:
Max weekly hours:
SSP waiting days:
Answers: a) At least 1 week | b) 28 days (incl bank holidays) | c) 48 hours | d) 3 days (pay starts on day 4).
6. Rank the hierarchy (5 down to 1):

Supervisor, Qualified Tradesperson, Apprentice, Director, Manager.

5: Director | 4: Manager | 3: Supervisor | 2: Qualified | 1: Apprentice
Hierarchy goes from overall strategic leadership down to training levels.